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Fractional General Counsel and Interim Legal Executive | LL.M.

Selfkant-Tüddern, Deutschland
Nur Remote
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Dutch Law – Utrecht University, Commercial and Corporate Law / Contract Law
Selfkant-Tüddern, Deutschland
Nur Remote
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Dutch Law – Utrecht University, Commercial and Corporate Law / Contract Law

Profilanlagen

Curriculum Vitae mr. O. (Olaf) Kruisinga EN.pdf

Über mich

Fractional General Counsel and senior legal leader with 25+ years’ experience leading legal teams, advising executives, and managing governance, risk, and compliance. Strong focus on legal strategy, stakeholder management, and aligning legal functions with business and operational objectives.

Skills

Interim ManagementRechtsmanagament
Fractional General Counsel & Legal Management Leadership

Fractional and interim legal leader with 25+ years of experience managing legal strategy, contract governance, and risk across public and private sectors. Proven ability to step into organizations at executive level, structure legal functions, and align legal support with business and operational objectives.

Legal Function Leadership & Advisory
Trusted advisor to government bodies and international organizations (including Rijkswaterstaat, Provinces of North Brabant and Limburg, Municipality of Eindhoven, Royal Shell, DSM, Office Depot, Mitsubishi), providing high-level guidance on governance, compliance, procurement, and complex commercial arrangements.

Contract & Commercial Governance
Extensive experience overseeing end-to-end contract lifecycles, including DBFM, D&C, procurement frameworks, and high-value commercial agreements. Focus on contract governance, negotiation strategy, risk allocation, and lifecycle management rather than purely drafting activities.

Procurement, Tendering & Project Oversight
Leadership in procurement strategy and tendering processes for major infrastructure, IT, and technical projects, including oversight of disputes and alignment with European procurement frameworks.

Legal Operations & Systems Management
Experience implementing and working with contract and legal management systems (SAP, Relatics, Connect, Hummingbird), improving process efficiency and legal workflow governance.

Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Oversight
Broad experience across compliance, corporate restructuring, M&A support, competition law, IP, real estate, and employment law, ensuring legal alignment with regulatory frameworks (DNB, AFM, Wft, EU law).

Editorial & Thought Leadership
Former Editor-in-Chief of legal journals, contributing to thought leadership in contract, real estate, and employment law.

Erfahrung

Berufserfahrungmehr als 10 Jahre
Freelancer seit2007

Sprachen

DeutschMutterspracheEnglischverhandlungssicherFranzösischgutNiederländischMuttersprache

Projekthistorie

Contract Manager / Contract Advisor – DBFM and innovative contract models

Rijkswaterstaat
Contract management and legal advisory work during tendering, execution, and maintenance phases. Reviewing contractual documentation, amendments, and variations. Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and contractors. Relevant contract forms: DBFM contracts, D&C, UAV-GC 2005, Employer's Requirements. Systems used: SAP, Connect, Relatics, Hummingbird.

External Legal Advisor

Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics & Mitsubishi Europe GmbH
External legal advisory role for Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics and Mitsubishi Europe GmbH.

Member, Advisory Board for Law in Europe

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Member of the Advisory Board for Law in Europe at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.

Senior Advisor Procurement and Infrastructure Contracts

Province of Limburg
Preparation and supervision of the tender for construction and maintenance of the provincial road N280 near Roermond.

Contract Manager

Province of North Brabant
Contract Manager for tendering and execution of infrastructure works; advisor on contracts, real estate law, and corporate law. Advisory work for the land acquisition cluster.

Senior Legal Counsel BeNeLux & Senior Legal Counsel Office Depot Europe B.V.

Office Depot International, Venlo
Restructuring of the Benelux legal department; legal support for Procurement, Tenders, and European Sales; delivery of training for buyers; legal involvement in restructuring and acquisition processes (Staples).

Senior Legal Counsel / Corporate Lawyer

Royal Imtech N.V.
Advisory work on international contracts, competition law, and procurement of complex technical and IT projects.

Interim Senior Advisor Realisation & Maintenance

Municipality of Eindhoven
General legal advisory work, management of maintenance contracts and tenders (ARW / RAW / UAV-GC), negotiations with contractors, and representation in procurement disputes. Chair of the compensation claims committee.

Interim In-House Counsel

Obvion N.V. (Rabobank / APG)
Compliance review of mortgage products with DNB, AFM, Wft, Kifid, and European and national legislation.

Senior Legal Project Manager

ProRail B.V., Utrecht
Legal support for railway and station projects, including land acquisition and negotiations with NS, the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment, and Rijkswaterstaat.

Interim Senior Legal Counsel – DSM Global Purchase Department

DSM N.V.
Negotiation of procurement terms and international contracts; involvement in mergers and acquisitions; management of international litigation against suppliers; competition law, licensing, and IP matters.

Interim Senior Legal Consultant – Compliance

Avebe U.A., Foxhol
Audit of all international contracts for compliance; reporting to the Supervisory Board; revision of contracting procedures; implementation of a contract management system; liquidation of subsidiaries.

Manager / Senior Legal Counsel

De Bas Groep (Legal Firm)
Advisory work in real estate law, employment law, international contract law, and corporate law for clients including Shell, BK Gas, C&A, Mediveen, and OV Chipkaart. Responsible for establishing and expanding the Maastricht office.

Editor-in-Chief

Indicator Publishers & Advisors, Helmond
Editor-in-Chief of legal journals and books in the fields of real estate, employment, and contract law.

Interim In-House Counsel

Flex Legal Services B.V., Rotterdam
Assignments for clients including KPN Telecom and NS, with a focus on legal issues relating to cables, pipelines, and underground infrastructure.

Corporate Counsel & Company Secretary

W&S Transition & Interim Management, Amstelveen
Legal support for offices in the UK, Israel, and Belgium; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating international contracts; execution of legal audits.

Legal Affairs Officer

Getronics N.V., Nieuwegein
Management of insurance and international contract portfolios; drafting and reviewing contracts and general terms and conditions.

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